UPCOMING AREA EVENTSToday. Ellender High athletic director and football coach Terry Washington said the football team is looking for donations and financial assistance to help the program. Washington said all donations can be made to Ellender's football program. For information, contact Washington at donwashington@tpsd.org or 868-7903.

Today. Wetlands Baseball USSSA will host an umpire clinic and tryouts at noon today at the Houma Airbase Baseball Complex. The cost is $35 and if selected the money will go toward the 2014-15 registration fee. Ed Cotton, who has 35 years coaching experience and 10 years as a tournament/baseball director, J.C. Dusenbery, who has 35 years of experience assigning umpires and umpiring in Terrebonne Parish and Jay Dusenbery, who has 25 years of experience assigning umpires and umpiring, will run the clinic. There will be a written and on-field evaluation and organizers are hoping to attract ex-coaches and adult ex-players. Those who qualify will be able to call USSSA games anywhere in the state or country. For information, contact Cotton at 855-5477 or email him at ed.cotton@usssa.com.

Todday. XLR8 Athletic Club and Sports Performance will hold showcase team tryouts for its 14U, 13U, 12U, 11U, 10U and 9U baseball and softball teams today at its location at the Southland Mall in Houma at 5953 West Park Ave, Suite 1005. The teams are designed for players who want to play in college. The 9-11U boys will tryout from 9-11 a.m., the 12-14U boys will tryout from noon-2 p.m. and all girls will tryout from 3-5 p.m. For information, call 985-381-5743, email xlr8sports@rocketmail.com, visit www.xlr8sportsclub.com or visit www.facebook.com/xlr8sportsclub.

Aug. 30. Eymard Shooting Academy will hold a Cowboy Shoot for cowboys and cowgirls from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 30 at the shooting range, 14968 La. 3235 in Cut Off. The Cowboys Shoot is open for boys and girls ages 5 to 12, and the cost to participate is $20. All participants must be accompanied by an adult. Participants are asked to bring their own gun, ammunition, ear protection and eye protection. Eymard Shooting Academy will also have those items available for rental, and targets will be furnished. Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed cowboy and cowgirl. Cowboy grub will also be provided. To register, call 632-4000.

Sept. 6. The New Orleans Saints and Easy Day Sports announced Wednesday that online registration for the 2014 Saints Kickoff Run Presented by Chevron is now open at Saints5K.com. The 5K race, now in its third year, begins at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 6, the day before the Saints' season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Starting at Champions Square, fans run through the French Quarter before experiencing the thrill of finishing on the 50-yard line at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Gumbo and Sir Saint, the club's mascots, along with the Saintsations, will be in attendance to cheer on participants. A post-race party with live entertainment and a Bud Light Beer Garden will take place after the race in Champions Square, and all participants will receive a collectible official race shirt and a commemorative medal. The half-mile NFL PLAY 60 Fun Run for Kids (ages 4-12) will follow the 5K race and will also finish at the 50-yard line. Registration for the Kickoff Run is $40 (until Aug. 19), $50 (Sept. 20 to Sept. 2) and $60 on race weekend if available. The cost for the PLAY 60 Fun Run is $15 (until Aug. 19), $20 (Sept. 20 to Sept. 2) and $25 on race weekend if available. Online and team registration closes on Sept. 2. Race proceeds will benefit New Orleans Recreation Development Commission and the Louisiana Children's Museum.

Oct. 10-11. The Grand Isle Ladies Fishing Rodeo will be held Oct. 10-11 at the Bridge Side Marina on the island. The entry fee is $20 per person which includes a cap, fishing permission, door prizes, dinner and dance on Saturday night. The event benefits the American Cancer Society, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at Terrebonne General Medical Center, Thibodaux Regional Cancer Center and the Lady of the Sea Hospital. The main goal of the event is to raise awareness for breast cancer and other types of the disease. Tickets are available at the marina. For information on participation or sponsoring contact the Grand Isle Community Development Team at 787-2229.

Oct. 17. The 11th Annual Bayou Gardens Fellowship Golf Tournament is set for Oct. 17 at Sugarland Country Club in Raceland. The cost for the four-person scramble is $400 per team and all money made will be donated. There will be a 1 p.m. shotgun start, and a blind bogey random draw. There will be many prizes for winners and special prizes. There will also be door prizes and a closest to the hole and longest drive competition. For information, contact Tommy C. Dyson (852-6405), Wayne Morgan (856-1945) or Kimbal Bonner (688-9551).

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